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Peer reviewedSosniak, Lauren A. – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 1999
A study examined the educational histories of 120 talented individuals in various fields for recurrent patterns. The study found patterns for childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood phases. The importance of time, task, and communities of practice in everyday life is stressed. The Academic Talent Development Program, a summer program for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Children, Developmental Stages
Enersen, Donna – Gifted Education International, 1996
Reports the retrospective thoughts of 161 former participants of Saturday and summer gifted programs at Purdue University (Indiana). The programs offer enrichment and accelerated classes in all areas of the curriculum for children from age 2 through middle school. The programs' role in shaping career choices is discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Career Choice, College Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
